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NCAA Lacrosse

One sport, in particular, has coped with keeping up a growth rate higher than other events, despite the numerous restrictions and uncertainties imposed on college sports due to the pandemic. And it's the NCAA or National Collegiate Athletic Association.

According to a study released by the NCAA in 2018, the popularity of college lacrosse is growing at a staggering rate. Unfortunately, the rate slowed down due to the pandemic. But fascinatingly, Lacrosse is continuing to stand out from any other sports in respect to the number of fans and new athletes.

And this blistering growth is consistent across all three NCAA divisions. So why is NCAA Lacrosse so popular?

History

The first NCAA or National Collegiate Athletic Association championship took place in 1971. However, its popularity forged ahead when the Lacrosse championship Division II and Division III tournaments were added to the NCAA in 1972 and 1980. Lacrosse is played by more than 26,000 men and 5,500 women at the club or varsity level.

As reported by the National Federation of State High School Associations, over 74,000 high school students participated in high school lacrosse games in 2001. In addition, NCAA has seen one-third growth in varsity college participation since 1995. The growth in participation across the three NCAA divisions occurred in truly remarkable numbers.

Even it coupled with more investment from schools in lacrosse programs across the country. However, it isn’t easy to dot the exact reasons that boosted people’s interest in Lacrosse.

Popularity Among Youths

Lacrosse’s popularity and interest have increased over the decades in players and numbers of schools. It’s today the fastest growing sport in U.S. high schools and colleges. This sport is a hybrid between soccer and football, consisting of physicality, finesse, and full of excitement.

From the very beginning, it has always been these things that capture public attention. The game is fun to watch and play. And the best thing is that most young people can be a part of this game, regardless of their physical framework.

Even the nature of this game calls for a great viewership – the short bullet-like shots and long, looping passes, running at full stride to hit the net’s top corner. It needs a range of skills that surpass other sports.

While professional and college team tournaments are now televised, NCAA Lacrosse players are television stars. So NCAA Lacrosse’s future is bright. And its fans and spectators are interested in seeing whether the sport can get to the heights of other major US college sports. Want to join the hype? Browse our website and book your tickets today.